Find out how popular the last name Mancheno is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Mancheno.

Mancheno, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Mancheno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mancheno in America

Mancheno is the 76029th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mancheno surname appeared 253 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Mancheno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mancheno to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Mancheno

The surname "MANCHENO" has its roots in Spain, originating from the region of Andalusia during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "mancha," which translates to "stain" or "spot," possibly referring to a person's physical appearance or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "MANCHENO" can be found in the archives of the town of Almuñécar, located on the Mediterranean coast of Granada province. The records date back to the late 14th century and mention a family by the name of Mancheno who were landowners and farmers in the area.

Another notable reference to the name "MANCHENO" is found in a 16th-century manuscript from the town of Jerez de la Frontera, in the province of Cádiz. The manuscript details a legal dispute between two families over a plot of land, with one of the parties involved being a certain Juan Mancheno, a local merchant.

As the name spread throughout Spain, it underwent various spelling variations, including "Mancheño," "Mancheno," and "Mancheño." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent nature of spelling during that time period.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "MANCHENO" was Diego Mancheno, a Spanish soldier who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the 16th century. Another notable figure was María Mancheno, a renowned poet and writer who lived in Seville during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, a wealthy landowner named Rodrigo Mancheno played a significant role in the development of the town of Arcos de la Frontera, located in the province of Cádiz. He commissioned the construction of several buildings, including a church and a hospital, which still bear his name.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the name "MANCHENO" spread to other parts of the world, including Latin America. In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Javier Mancheno served as the mayor of Guayaquil, Ecuador, and was instrumental in the city's urban development during that period.

While the name "MANCHENO" may have evolved over time, its origins can be traced back to the vibrant history of Andalusia, where it first emerged as a distinctive surname reflecting the region's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mancheno

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Mancheno.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Mancheno was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Mancheno has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Mancheno was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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